HSK 4
要是
Meaning
- if
- Pinyin
- yào shi
Character reference
Components and radical classification
要
yàoessential, necessary; to ask for; to coerce; to demand
Primary radical襾 · west
是
shìto be; indeed, right, yes; okay
Primary radical日 · sun
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
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